SPEECH THERAPY

Speech therapy is one of our key treatment areas that is offered to clients who may not only have difficulties involving speech; but also those who have swallowing disorders. These conditions may arise from a multitude of brain injuries and we offer treatment for all types. We have highly trained staff that can provide direct treatment for those suffering from swallowing disorders or difficulties. This care is ongoing at meal times and throughout the day to help the clients regain their ability to swallow food without pain or difficulty. 

Our staff are trained to carry out treatment safely and they regularly undergo refresher training to ensure that our standards remain very high.

The speech aspect of this type of therapy is carried out by expert staff with years of experience dealing with a variety of cases here at the facility. We know how important a clear line of communication is within all social interactions and we want to give our patients the freedom to express themselves clearly and without any struggle. 

When there is no clear communication between two parties, frustration can quickly arise. This is why our staff members are trained to remain calm and ensure that the patient feels secure and comfortable through every stage of the treatment. Creating a functional system of communication is paramount in speech therapy, and we utilize a wide range of environments to develop this system quickly and effectively. We encourage speech practice out in the community in order to enhance the treatment. We do this by allowing our patients to go shopping, out for food as well as attending church, in order to expose them to as many different engagements and people, without overwhelming them. This allows them to improve their speech skills back to the levels that they perhaps previously maintained before the injury.

All of our staff work towards therapeutic targets with every patient. These targets are based on the individual’s needs and so vary widely from patient to patient. Each period of speech therapy is monitored and tweaked to ensure that the patient receives the right treatment for them and their recovery. Being able to talk to friends and family is so important in life, and we are devoted to giving our patients the ability to do this once again.